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Position Summary:
The Servant Leader Intern (SLI) serves as a classroom teacher in a Freedom School literacy based summer enrichment program. The SLI helps to serve breakfast and lunch, leads a literacy rich curriculum during the morning and leads/chaperones activities or field trips in the afternoon. The Servant Leader Intern should be experienced in working with groups of children, responsible, energetic, possess the ability to think on his/her feet,
be a good leader and a strong role model.
The Servant Leader Intern (SLI) serves as a classroom teacher in a Freedom School literacy based summer enrichment program. The SLI helps to serve breakfast and lunch, leads a literacy rich curriculum during the morning and leads/chaperones activities or field trips in the afternoon. The Servant Leader Intern should be experienced in working with groups of children, responsible, energetic, possess the ability to think on his/her feet,
be a good leader and a strong role model.
Primary Duties:
- Attend CDF Freedom Schools® National Training (as required) and local training with Freedom School Partners.
- Set-up, maintain and breakdown classroom space, adhering to Freedom School’s guidelines and instructions.
- Serve as energetic Harambee (morning pep rally) leaders each morning of program operation.
- Deliver the Integrated Reading Curriculum (IRC) to a class of ten for the 6 weeks of the program, per the standards developed by CDF Freedom Schools®.
- Serve as leaders of afternoon activities and other special events, chaperone field trips.
- Participate in Family Engagement Nights throughout the duration of the program.
- Maintain health and safety standards and report any concerns to the Site Coordinator.
- Maintain accurate attendance records.
- Collaborate with site staff to establish and maintain a positive, supportive, and structured environment for the scholars.
- Serve as a positive role model for the Freedom School scholars.
Skills Required:
- Interest in working with and supervising children in a classroom setting.
- Strong interpersonal skills and possess the ability to motivate others.
- Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Mature and professional demeanor.
- Ability to manage difficult or emotional situations.
- Ability to work in the summer heat, lift at least 50 pounds, and actively participate in all field trips and activities (field days, swimming, science experiments, etc.
- Interest in working as part of an intergenerational team, with the ability to help build a positive team spirit.
- Enthusiasm for the CDF Freedom Schools® program and commitment to children’s advocacy and servant leadership.
- Strong appreciation for individual cultural history and the willingness to be open to and respectful of all cultures.
- At least 18 years old, enrolled in college, and enrolled in college.
- Valid ID and reliable transportation.
Accountability:
Shall be accountable to the Site Coordinator
Shall be accountable to the Site Coordinator
About Freedom Schools:
Freedom School is a nonprofit organization that strives to stop summer learning loss by offering opportunities that build children’s reading and social-emotional skills. Our program serves our community’s most vulnerable children, providing access to a rich summer learning experience in which they maintain or gain reading ability. Freedom Schools are led by college student interns and connect scholars to a broader community that believes in and advocates for them. In addition, our program engages parents as partners to support scholars' success. Freedom School's mission is to inspire our scholars to love reading and learning, believe in themselves, and create extraordinary futures.
Freedom School is a nonprofit organization that strives to stop summer learning loss by offering opportunities that build children’s reading and social-emotional skills. Our program serves our community’s most vulnerable children, providing access to a rich summer learning experience in which they maintain or gain reading ability. Freedom Schools are led by college student interns and connect scholars to a broader community that believes in and advocates for them. In addition, our program engages parents as partners to support scholars' success. Freedom School's mission is to inspire our scholars to love reading and learning, believe in themselves, and create extraordinary futures.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The employer does not discriminate in employment and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing any applicant’s consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state or federal law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and NJ civil rights law, it is the policy of St. Paul Freedom School to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The employer does not discriminate in employment and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing any applicant’s consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state or federal law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and NJ civil rights law, it is the policy of St. Paul Freedom School to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.
